http://www.birkbeckgeology.org Birkbeck Students Geological Society Sat, 27 Sep 2008 12:15:23 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en It's a "Welcome" to all new students and a big "Hello" to returning students. Here is a round up of things that are in the pipeline for the Birkbeck 'rockhoppers'  We are conducting a feasability study on a one day trip for later in the Autumn term.  Hopefully (timetable's permitting) a guest lecture ... http://www.birkbeckgeology.org/2008/09/the-new-college-year/ When labelling locations on your map use numbers not letters.  Or you’ll be stuck when you reach 26 locations! http://www.birkbeckgeology.org/2008/09/44/  When you’ve taken a dip and strike write it straight onto your map, rather than in your note book to transfer later.  It will save time when it comes to inking in as your compass is already set to the correct angle, so all you then have to do is ... http://www.birkbeckgeology.org/2008/09/43/ When it comes to field work your boots are your best friend.  Keep them waterproofed at all times. Good ankle support is always advisable.  Trainers and wellies are not field foot wear. http://www.birkbeckgeology.org/2008/09/42/ Use a clutch pencil in the field (H or 2H is best as Bs can and do smudge) then there’s no need to carry and try and find a pencil sharpener in the deepest recess of a back pack or pocket.  There are some cheap all plastic ones available that ... http://www.birkbeckgeology.org/2008/09/41/ If you have a ‘top tip’ of things to do and also things not to do why not email it to us and we’ll post if for the benefit of all. Here’s a few for a start: Use a clutch pencil in the field (H or 2H is best as Bs can ... http://www.birkbeckgeology.org/2008/09/40/ You have all now experienced the, er, 'joys' of mapping ;-)   While you were mapping did anything occur to you that seemed a good idea?  Did anything occur that you 'wished you'd known sooner'? Here's an idea. If you have a 'top tip' of things to do and also things not to ... http://www.birkbeckgeology.org/2008/09/mapping-top-tips/ Just to let you know the details of the post-exam jolly to Northern Ireland will be finalised and emailed in the next few days. The date has been set for June 27th/28th/29th You will have to book your own flights, but accommodation and mini bus will subsidised We'll be in touch......................... http://www.birkbeckgeology.org/2008/04/trip-to-ireland/ At the end of this month will see the first of our monthly geological walks around London. Our great capital city is built upon clay, but achitects compensated for this by importing all manner of stone to build and decorate with. The first tour will be around the ... http://www.birkbeckgeology.org/2007/12/january-2008/ Firstly, may we extend a warm welcome to all students starting a new academic year at Birkbeck. This letter is just to introduce and/or remind you of the Birkbeck Student Geological Society and outline some of the up-coming activities. Membership of the Society costs £7.00 per student for the academic year and ... http://www.birkbeckgeology.org/2007/10/welcome-200708/